Remnant color.

Cold has moved into my chest big-time, but I suppose I’ll survive. Did some errands with Jack today and then on our way to Beech Hill I passed a tiny pond that sometimes has mallards. No ducks today: the pond was all froze up.

It's warmest in the sun..

Pretty nippy on the hill, as well, but it didn’t deter a few hikers. Nor did it slow me or Jack down much at all. Right off the bat, I had four species—crow, chickadee, nuthatch, titmouse—and up the hill a ways I heard a flicker. Distant coots and herring gulls rounded out the list today. (Jack paused at Beech Nut to bask for a moment in the sun.)

Took dog out a minute ago for his late-night pee, and I heard the honk of a Canada goose above us.

Beech Hill List
Beginning at 3 p.m., I hiked the open trail.

1. American crow*
2. Black-capped chickadee**
3. White-breasted nuthatch (v)
4. Tufted titmouse
5. Northern flicker (v)
6. American coot
7. Herring gull*

Elsewhere

8. Canada goose (v)

v = Voice only
*Also elsewhere
** Voice only elsewhere